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| Diabetes, a serious problem |
Everybody is prone to suffer from
diabetes. Diabetes affects the Hispanic/Latino community especially hard. According to American Diabetes Association (ADA), diabetes affects nearly 1 in 2 Hispanics/Latinos. More than 11% of Hispanics in the U.S. have been diagnosed with diabetes—and many more don't know they have it. This is an urgent health problem in the community.
Today begins Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) and the ADA is working to increase diabetes awareness among Hispanics.
The American Diabetes Association is teaming up with Nordstrom this month to Stop Diabetes® in its tracks. From now through October 15, Nordstrom will donate $5, up to $75,000, for every Diabetes Risk Test taken. These funds will support Ferias de Salud Por Tu Familia, part of the Association’s diabetes prevention and education programs.
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